Friday, August 23, 2024 Miami took center stage on August 22 when the Miami-Dade Aviation Department and Film Miami unveiled And Now, Our Feature Presentation: Miami Film Posters, 1941-2024 at Miami International Airport. This distinctive exhibition features 33 Hollywood film posters, showcasing eight decades of movies shot in Miami-Dade County. The collection is currently available for viewing post-security at MIA’s Gate D31 Gallery until September 22, 2024.
Afterward, it will be relocated to the pre-security area on the arrivals level of Concourse E, near door 11, from October 2024 through March 2025. In addition to the posters, visitors can enjoy a sizzle reel video featuring trailers and clips from the showcased films. “Miami-Dade County has been a backdrop for countless iconic films for over a century.
I’m incredibly proud to present this rich cinematic history to the millions of visitors at MIA,” a representative shared. “Kudos to Film Miami and the MIA team for launching this groundbreaking exhibition that honors our community’s legacy as a major hub for movie-making.” Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava proudly announced that the exhibition features an impressive array of film posters, spanning genres and decades.
Highlights include classics like The Godfather Part II (1974) and Lady in Cement (1968), as well as beloved romantic comedies such as There’s Something About Mary (1998), Miami Rhapsody (1995), and Making Mr. Right (1987). The chronological journey begins with the musical comedy Moon Over Miami (1941) and concludes with this summer’s anticipated release of Ride or Die (2024), the latest installment in the Bad Boys action-comedy series.
With its diverse landscapes, favorable climate, and dynamic cultural scene, Miami-Dade County has captivated filmmakers since the 1910s, drawing talent from around the world. Iconic locations such as the Fontainebleau Hotel in Miami Beach have served as memorable backdrops for films like the 1964 James Bond classic Goldfinger, Jerry Lewis’s comedy The Bellboy (1960), The Bodyguard (1992), and the 2006 film adaptation of the groundbreaking television series Miami Vice (1984-1989). The exhibition also pays tribute to iconic films such as the crime drama Scarface (1983), whose poster became a pop culture phenomenon.
Additional highlights include the HBO Max release Father of the Bride (2022), featuring Miami-raised stars Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan, and Moonlight (2016), the Academy Award winner for Best Picture, directed by Miami native Barry Jenkins, who filmed scenes in Liberty City, the culturally and historically rich neighborhood where he grew up. The Miami-Dade Office of Film and Entertainment, known as Film Miami, serves as a comprehensive film commission, offering a range of services including location scouting, logistics support, and film/photo permitting for Miami-Dade County and several municipalities. Acting as a liaison with government agencies, Film Miami also provides production information and referrals.
The office oversees Florida’s largest film incentive program, fosters new talent through its Education Initiative, and actively promotes Miami-Dade County to the global film industry. Miami International Airport (MIA), recognized as the busiest airport in the United States for international freight and the second busiest for international passenger traffic, is undergoing a transformative $7 billion capital improvement program along with $1.7 billion in maintenance upgrades.
MIA leads all U.S. airports in flights to Latin America and the Caribbean and plays a crucial role as the primary economic driver for Miami-Dade County and Florida.
The airport generates $31.9 billion in business revenue and accounts for about 60% of all international visitors to Florida each year..
